Lionel Messi’s number for the finale is only part of the story, as the Inter Miami captain also heads into the last day of the regular season with a chance to achieve a pair of firsts that no player has ever managed in the history of MLS.

A reported January friendly could bring Lionel Messi back to the Monumental, the stage of his emotional farewell with Argentina, this time wearing Inter Miami’s colors.

Take a look at the projected lineups for Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC in the 2026 MLS season.

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami close the regular season against Charlotte with a growing injury list and a playoff position still at stake.

Lionel Messi enters the final day of the MLS regular season with two chances to rewrite history: a record-breaking scoring title and a third MVP award.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to hold elite status among their contemporaries, with professional soccer players worldwide voting both icons onto the shortlist for the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11.

Nashville SC have enjoyed an extraordinary 2026 Major League Soccer campaign, putting together a run so dominant that they have even wrested away an exclusive milestone previously held solely by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

Take a look at the projected lineups for New England vs Inter Miami in the 2026 MLS season and if Lionel Messi is set to start for the visitors.

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Inter Miami know their path to continental football next year: beat New England Revolution on Sunday, while head coach Kily Gonzalez hints at changes in the lineup.

Carlos Tevez has offered a particularly interesting perspective, recalling his experiences alongside both superstars and explaining what separated their approaches to the game.

Since Ronaldo recorded his first career hat-trick in 2008, the Portuguese forward has experienced remarkably few calendar years without scoring at least three goals in a single match.

The Portuguese forward has reached a milestone that highlights his extraordinary versatility in front of goal, adding another record to an already historic collection of scoring achievements.

Lionel Messi is very happy at Inter Miami and has no plans to leave, with a contract through 2028 that he could extend, while the club is already planning a future that keeps him tied to the franchise beyond his playing days